Lieutenant Wilmot's Bungalow
12th - 26th November 2011
An Exhibition of 18th, 19th and early 20th Century Campaign Furniture & Travel Equipment.
The exhibition this year has two exceptional pieces of furniture made by Chinese cabinet makers in the European taste and destined for export to that market. They are both stunning and the contrast of the rich amboyna wood against black is striking. The irony of these two pieces of campaign furniture is that many of the English design ideas for portable furniture were done first by the Chinese. Both are rare pieces and a pleasure to be able to illustrate.
Other items that stand out in this exhibition is the Siege of Gibraltar stick which although not made to come apart for travel is interesting for the battle it commemorates. It also highlights the national interest in celebrating the victory over the Spanish and French. What better way to show your patriotism than by dining with candlesticks made out of captured Spanish cannon ? There are paintings by Gerald Le Marchant Saumarez of the Sudan are from a war that we have had few pieces from in the past but are interesting for the people and regiments that they show.
Capt. Shearburn and Broome’s Cigar Cases are everyday items that many officers would have had but have been transformed by the history that their owners have left on them. This exhibition has a diverse range of items from many periods and we hope that you enjoy it.
We are raising money for Walking With The Wounded during the exhibition and are giving away a mahogany Balloon Back Campaign Chair by Ross of Dublin, a pair of brass Brighton Bun Travelling Candlesticks and a mahogany Campaign Mirror with a combined value of over £ 800 sterling. To have a chance of winning, go to our page on the Just Giving website below.
www.justgiving.com/Christopher-Clarke-Antiques/
Sean and Simon Clarke
